THERE IS GLORY IN THE GRAVES, reads
the inscription on the Confederate Monument that stands in the center of
Selma's National Historic Register Cemetery. Visitors who stroll
through Live Oak Cemetery will find glory, humor and pathos in the lives
of those whose stories are told here. The oldest portion of the
cemetery was purchased by the Township of Selma in 1829 and named West
Selma Graveyard. The newer section of the cemetery grounds was
purchased in 1877 and combined with the older section to form 'Live Oak
Cemetery'. The cemetery received it's name in 1879 when Col. N.H.R.
Dawson arranged for '80 Live Oaks and 80 Magnolias be purchased from
Mobile to be planted throughout both portions of the cemetery.' Many
historic Selmians are buried on these grounds. (Excerpts from "Old" Live
Oak Cemetery walk tour brochure)

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Rev. Arthur W. Small Gravesite: Minister of First Presbyterian Church in
Selma, site of the famous "Lady Banks" rose which shed it's petals as his
body was brought from the Battle of Selma, of which he was a casualty, to
the church